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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.68, 565.48 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.68, 565.48 and 290.80 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.68 : 565.48 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.68/565.48 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.68x = 565.48 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.68x = 164,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,441.58/377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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